Christmas is just around the corner and that can mean only one thing… It’s the start of the summer holidays. We all know Marlborough is #brillianteveryday but in summertime it sizzles! Here are 5 reasons to ❤️ summer in Marlborough… Hot dry days washed off with cool river swims Barbecues and bowls of fresh, juicy […]

The Christmas Festival is here again, and that can mean only one thing, it’s time to celebrate good times and Christmas cheer! On Thursday the 15th December from 5:00 p.m. we want you to join the fun… Here are seven great reasons to attend the Blenheim Christmas Festival… A = Arts & Crafts – There […]

Christmas parades began in the main centres of New Zealand in the early 1900s. They were originally established by department stores to promote the arrival of in-store Santas, with the objective of getting customers through the door. But right here in Marlborough our Christmas parade is much more about community than commercialism, because we all […]

Saturday December 3rd is the date for this year’s Blenheim Christmas Parade and we want you to join in the fun! This long-established Marlborough event traditionally marks the beginning of the region’s holiday festivities and by entering a float or walking group to be part of the parade, you become part of the community coming […]

The Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival is back and it’s bigger than ever… With more schools participating, more student talent on display, more bands to listen to and more venues to visit. This unique event, the only one of its kind in the South Island is a must for all music lovers! Here are 5 […]

Plan a party! Sound too much like hard work? It doesn’t have to be, because Marlborough 4 Fun has organised it for you… We’ve enlisted the help of International comedian, Sean Murphy, to throw the ultimate kids party and if your little cherub is between 5 and 12 years old, they’re on the guest list! […]

New Zealand sees the dawn of a New Year before anybody else in the world, we’re quite literally getting the party started! Here are eight reasons that you’ll want to ring in the New Year in Marlborough! Marlborough is certainly #brillianteveryday, but it’s just about to #igniteatnight. Marlborough4Fun, Port Marlborough and Marlborough District Council are […]

It’s time to start celebrating that most magical season of all in sunny Marlborough! Summer is here, Christmas is just around the corner and our wonderful region is about to become more brilliant than ever, it’s about to shine brighter than the star that tops your Christmas tree! If you haven’t already got Saturday 5th […]

We all know Marlborough is #brillianteveryday, but at the Christmas Parade it truly sparkles with entertainment. It’s a magical event for your children, creating memories they’ll treasure forever. It’s a chance for you to connect with your inner child. Why not dress up? You know you want to! The Christmas Parade is a fantastic opportunity […]

If you’re looking for a great night out (or several for that matter…) look no further than the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival! Southern Jam is the only event of its kind in the South Island; it’s a great opportunity for young musicians to learn from other great, well respected musicians; and for you to […]